A SERIOUS crash has closed part of the A338 in Tidworth. 

Police say the collision happened near the Esso garage at the junction with St Andrews Road. 

A statement on the Wiltshire Police twitter page said: "We currently have a road closure in place on the A338 at Tidworth following a serious collision near to the Esso garage at the junction with St Andrews Road.

"A section of the A338 is expected to remain closed for some time. Diversions will be in place along Riverbourne Fields."

South Western Ambulance Service was called at 2.28pm. A spokesperson said: "We sent various resources to attend the incident, including a land ambulance and an air ambulance."